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598 concepts

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chemiluminescence

Analytical method for detecting hydrogen peroxide concentrations using flow injection system with acridinium ester reagent

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chomata

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circular statistics

Statistical methods for analyzing cyclical data such as flowering dates that occur on an annual cycle

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citation metrics

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citizen science

Scientific research conducted in whole or in part by amateur or nonprofessional scientists

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cloud masking

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cloud-based data integration

Automated system for retrieving, normalizing, and processing heterogeneous environmental data with real-time web interface access

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co-design approach

Intentional co-development of observation and modeling strategies across scales to enhance two-way exchange of information between models and data analytics to address science questions about watershe...

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coalitionary-traits metric

A metric that defines various degrees of coalitionary behavior as a continuous function of a species' possessing 1-3 of the following traits: mutual tolerance, collaboration, and partner preference

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coercivity

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cohort experience

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column testing

Laboratory procedure using sediment-filled columns with various influent waters to determine contaminant release rates and transport parameters

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common garden experiment

Experimental design where seeds from broad elevational gradient planted into four common gardens in four treatments

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community college transfer pathway

Educational pathway where students begin at 2-year community colleges and transfer to 4-year institutions

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comparative chromosome painting

Cytogenetic technique using fluorescently labeled DNA probes to identify homologous chromosome regions across species

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compositional principal component analysis

PCA performed on geochemical data transformed to compositional units to remove effects of dilution

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configural invariance

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confounding effects

When three variables are all related to one another, creating spurious climate-phenology relationships because both variables change across years

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constitutive equations

Relationships that link chemical reactions and transport using flow, transport, and reaction parameters

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content validity

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contextual information

Spatial information modeling patterns such as shape and texture through correlation between adjacent pixels to account for spectral variability

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contrast agent

Chemical compounds that enhance image contrast by increasing X-ray absorption properties of biological tissues

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convolutional neural networks

Deep learning architecture using convolutional layers for image classification and segmentation tasks

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cooperation and collaboration

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correlation versus causation

Statistical relationship between variables does not necessarily imply causal relationship

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correlative studies

Observational studies that examine relationships between climate and ecosystem variables

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cortical layer

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cosmogenic 10Be concentration

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cross-level inference

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cross-validation

Statistical technique where models are tested by sequentially removing data points and predicting them using the remaining data to assess true predictive power

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crosstalk

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crosstalk contamination

Unwanted coupling between orthogonal polarization channels in radar systems that creates ghost signals in measurements

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daguerreotype photography

Early photographic process using silver-plated copper sheets that could create images of absolute likeness

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daily absolute differences

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data brokering

An approach where an intermediate software maintains a catalog and retrieves data on demand from original sources

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data citation

The practice of providing formal credit to data producers through structured citations

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data embargo

A temporary restriction on data access to allow original researchers time to publish their analyses

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data integration broker

Software system that provides generic framework for creation of synthesized datasets for use in scientific analysis, modeling, and visualization by connecting to diverse data sources and transforming ...

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data papers

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data processing pipeline

Standardized workflow for converting raw analytical chemistry data into datasets ready for statistical analysis

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data sculpture

Artistic representation of scientific data using machine learning and computer graphics

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deep learning

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depolarization

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detrending

Statistical technique to remove temporal trends by extracting residuals from regressions with year as predictor

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differential correction

Post-processing technique to improve GPS positional accuracy

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distributed acoustic sensing

Network of spatially distributed sensors for collaborative acoustic monitoring and processing

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distributed network experiment

A globally distributed experimental network that can be used to disentangle the direct and indirect effects of climate change by utilizing natural environmental gradients to better understand long-ter...

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diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice

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diving capabilities

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dual thinking

Cognitive framework involving two distinct processes: intuitive insights followed by deliberate rational analysis

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